We are looking for a seasoned, action-orientated Stores Supervisor & Purchaser to work within our Production Team, to ensure that our inventory is managed correctly and components ordered timeously to meet the needs of our manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Research, investigation, development and implementation of automated stock control & PO requisition systems within the company
• Conducting of regular inventory audits
• Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock (OOS)
• Purchasing of required components as per BOM for al products
• Kitting of manufacturing run as per BOM requirements for all products
• Maintaining reports of purchases, pricing and suppliers database
• Enter purchase details (vendors information, invoices and pricing) into internal databases
• Track shipments and address any delays
• Oversee storage of products, particularly of fragile items
• Evaluate suppliers’ offers and negotiate profitable deals
• Keep updated inventory records (including daily shipments)
• Ensure purchases do not exceed budget

Skill requirements:

• 8 to 12 years experience
• Proven work experience as a Stock Controller, Inventory Manager or similar role
• Track record of implementing automated stock control procedures, systems and tools in a manual operating environment
• Good understanding of supply chain procedures
• Working knowledge of inventory management software (e.g. NetSuite or TradeGecko)
• Active participation in inventory audits
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Good communication and negotiation abilities
• BSc in Logistics, Business Administration or relevant field